For a show about yellow-skinned middle Americans with four fingers and no chins who never appear to change their outfits, The Simpsons has a surprisingly fruitful relationship with fashion. From Marc Jacobs' tattoo, to Jeremy Scott's fall/winter 2012 collection, and the animated family's Harper's Bazaar's appearance they've long been unlikely, although beloved, sartorial subjects. The feeling is mutual; the show's creators often weave fashion into storylines, calling on clothes and aesthetics to offer redemption, motivation, and occasionally, temptation. Even if that Paris Fashion Week episode grossly overestimated the appeal of capri cargo pants.With this month marking 30 years since the family first debuted on The Tracey Ullman Show, we're celebrating by looking back at how The Simpsons has demonstrated the power of fashion.That mangled Chanel suit in Scenes From the Class Struggle in Springfield
You can't talk about fashion and The Simpsons without mentioning Marge's brief affair with Chanel. Yes she found her famous pink suit in a clearance store — easily the bargain of the century — but it soon demonstrated how a strong look can change your life. After being spotted pumping gas in the ensemble by an old school friend, Marge is invited into the exclusive world of Springfield's country club.Continue reading on i-D.
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You can't talk about fashion and The Simpsons without mentioning Marge's brief affair with Chanel. Yes she found her famous pink suit in a clearance store — easily the bargain of the century — but it soon demonstrated how a strong look can change your life. After being spotted pumping gas in the ensemble by an old school friend, Marge is invited into the exclusive world of Springfield's country club.Continue reading on i-D.